#Competence assessment

Holistic competence assessment examining production knowledge traits. Drills encompassing pre-shift riddles and corporate assessment center methodologies. Tailoring exclusive HSE career matrices.

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Case
Elena Volvach
Руководитель направления оценки, обучения и развития
Горнорудная компания
March 18, 2026

Mentorship: A Key Link in Developing Professional Competencies

A two-tier mentorship system featuring workforce requirement calculations, rigorous selection, and continuous support through workplace supervision. To practice hands-on skills, a full-scale training and production site was created, operating on a shift schedule synchronized with main production. Bureaucratic burden was reduced by implementing a single three-year additional agreement, while a professional Telegram community was launched to foster engagement.

Competence assessment Competence Mentoring
Case
Elena Datsenko
Директор корпоративного университета
Группа компаний «Титан»
March 18, 2026

New Paradigms in Personnel Training for Remote Sites and Fly-in Fly-out Operations

Transformation of the corporate training system for remote and FIFO sites amidst labor shortages and changing demographic profiles. A preboarding process has been implemented, starting remote training before arrival at the site, alongside targeted hybrid educational solutions. For safe skill practice, VR simulators with error analytics are used, while prompt libraries based on artificial intelligence and a 360-degree assessment system are utilized for on-the-job self-study.

Competence assessment VR Training
Expert blog
Evgeniy Leontyev
Head of Technical Audit and Inspection Service
Gazprom Energoholding
November 21, 2025

Professional Skills Competition – Best HSE Specialist

Competence assessment Employee engagement Motivation
Case
Oksana Zalevskaya
Head of OHS IMS
Severstal
August 25, 2025

Safety Starts With You: School of Lead Trainers

Creation and development of an internal industrial safety trainer academy from among company employees. Trainers undergo external certification, are assigned to specific production units, and train personnel from workers to top managers, as well as contractor employees.

Competence assessment HSE TOP 100 Safety culture
Case
Denis Bannykh
Head of Production Safety Training System Development
Gazprom Neft
December 11, 2023

From Knowledge to Skills. Basic Principles of Practice-Oriented Training for HSE Specialists

Development and implementation of a practice-oriented HSE training system based on competency assessment and a role model. The program includes distance modules with independent group work, gamification, and in-person workshops using WorldSkills mechanics to practice risk assessment skills in a simulated production environment.

Competence assessment Training Qualification
Case
Vyacheslav Kozlov
Department Director
TVEL
June 20, 2023

Safety Leadership Visits: A Tool to Increase Management Engagement in Safety Issues

Implementation of safety leadership visits (SLV) for top management to demonstrate safety commitment and build open dialogue with employees. The practice includes integrating leadership assessment into HR processes, training internal trainers, and extending requirements to contractors.

Competence assessment Safety culture Leadership
Case
Vladislav Shinkarenko
Chief occupational safety specialist
Gazpromneft-ONPZ
November 23, 2022

Competency Barrier

A multi-stage admission system for contractors at an industrial facility, including risk appetite assessment, remote knowledge testing with proctoring, and practical skills verification. For on-site control, an admission passport with a tear-off coupon system for safety violations is used.

Competence assessment HSE TOP 100 Contractors
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6 speakers
June 29, 2022

Q&A Session with Expert Council Members and HSE TOP 100 Rating Candidates

Participation in the all-Russian HSE TOP 100 rating as a tool for professional assessment, benchmarking, and career development of HSE specialists. The practice includes preparing a structured self-presentation, visualizing achievements, passing an interview with the expert council, and working with feedback to improve the enterprise's HSE management system.

Competence assessment HSE DAYS HSE TOP 100
Case
Yuriy Solodovnikov
Head of department
Gazprom Neft
March 10, 2022

Managing Industrial Safety Risks Using Corporate IT Tools

Implementation of a three-level industrial safety risk management system using a suite of IT tools. The practice includes digitizing incident scenarios using the BowTie methodology, automating barrier operability control via mobile apps and dashboards, and creating digital admission barriers for contractors (remote testing, electronic passport, electronic permit-to-work).

Competence assessment Risk management Contractors
Case
Georgiy Adzhiyenko
Head of Contractor Management Division
NLMK
March 10, 2022

Risk Management for High-Risk Work Performed by Contractors

A three-level risk management system for contractors performing high-risk work. It includes continuous supervision, maintaining a detailed violation registry, practical competence verification at training grounds, and a mandatory transition to standardized modular scaffolding with admission through independent technical supervision.

Competence assessment Contractors Working at height
Case
Pavel Zakharov
Director of Occupational and Industrial Safety
NLMK
March 10, 2022

HSE Function Leadership in Developing a Safety Culture

Transformation of the HSE function from an inspection approach to a business partner role through competency assessment, team training, and transferring project sponsorship to top management. Implementation of digital tools for mass employee engagement in recording unsafe acts and conditions.

Competence assessment Safety culture Leadership
Case
Anna Rumyantseva
Head of Occupational Safety Service
Leroy Merlin
July 14, 2020

Professional and Personal Development of Employees

A multi-level professional and personal development system for HSE specialists, including onboarding, a competency matrix, and regular assessment (individual and collective boards, 360-degree feedback). The approach transforms the specialist's role from controller to business partner through cross-functional projects and mentorship.

Competence assessment Leadership Motivation
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